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Mackerel vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Port Salut

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline, however, Port Salut has more Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 438% higher.
  • Port Salut has 55 times less Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 3.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Port Salut has 0.06mg.
  • Port Salut is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Cheese, port de salut.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
:
5
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +225.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +282.4%
Contains more Copper +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +884.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +225.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +282.4%
Contains more Copper +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Contains more Calcium +884.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Other +570%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 45.45
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Other +570%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Port Salut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.57g Port Salut
Protein 18.5g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 25.1g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 0g 0.57g Port Salut
Calories 305kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0g 0.57g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 1.4mg 0.43mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 24mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 520mg 136mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 1.1mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.1mg 0.022mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 73.4µg 14.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.24mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 21IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.053mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.4µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 95mg 123mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 16.691g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.729g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Port Salut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%
Mackerel
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 3916mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.